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Complete Details of Nepal Mukthinath Yatra – A Life Change Pilgrimage

In Nepal's Himalayas, the Muktinath Yatra is a popular place for pilgrims to go. It is in the Mustang District of Nepal, close to the border with Tibet. It is about 3,800 metres above sea level. Buddhists think of Muktinath as a holy place, and it is home to a number of important temples.

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Complete Details of Nepal Mukthinath Yatra – A Life Change Pilgrimage

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  1. Complete Details of Nepal Mukthinath Yatra – A Life Change Pilgrimage In Nepal's Himalayas, the Muktinath Yatra is a popular place for pilgrims to go. It is in the Mustang District of Nepal, close to the border with Tibet. It is about 3,800 metres above sea level. Buddhists think of Muktinath as a holy place, and it is home to a number of important temples. Most people start their Nepal Muktinath Yatra in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Most pilgrims fly to Jomsom. From there, they can take a jeep or a horse to Muktinath. Most pilgrims take about two days and one night to make the trip. They spend the night at the Muktinath temple. The temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is said to have been built by the sage Vyasa, is the main attraction of the Muktinath Yatra. There are also many other temples to Shiva, Krishna, and Ganesh. Pilgrims also go to the waterfalls and hot springs in the area. Once they get to the temple, pilgrims do things like bathe in the 108 holy waters, light lamps, and bring flowers as gifts. People also believe that taking a bath in the holy waters of Muktinath can help wash away their sins. Dharshan timings The temple is open every day from 5:00 AM until 8:00 PM. During Janai Purnima and Gai Jatra, the temple is open for longer hours and the rituals and offerings go on for longer periods of time.

  2. Travel details The closest airport to Muktinath is Jomsom Airport, which is about 18 km away. From there, pilgrims can get to Muktinath by jeep or horse. Most of the time, the trip takes about 2 hours. The closest train station to Muktinath is in Bhairahawa, which is about 250 km away. From Bhairahawa, pilgrims can take a bus or a taxi to Jomsom. From there, they can take a jeep or a horse to Muktinath. The closest bus station to Muktinath is in Jomsom, which is about 18 km away. From Jomsom to Muktinath, pilgrims can take a jeep or a horse. Most of the time, the trip takes about 2 hours.

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